Officials, follow Arnold's example--for one thing, anyway

Los Osos

With all the talk of cutbacks and who is going to shoulder the burden of balancing the budget, it seems once again it is the middle- and lower-class families that are asked to give again.

I live on Social Security, and my only medical benefit is Medicare. If money is taken away from these two sources, am I back to living on the street?

The one thing I have not heard from our government is whether they are willing to take a pay cut. Even former governor Arnold S. of California declined his annual salary during his term. For once, he is a good example for the rest of our government.

If every elected official followed Arnold’s example, how much more money would be in our coffers?